/ ˈɪndi; NAmE / adjective , noun
■ adjective
( of a company, person or product ) not belonging to, working for or produced by a large organization; independent :
an indie publisher / newspaper
indie music
an indie band / record label
■ noun
a small independent company, or sth produced by such a company
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WORD ORIGIN
1920s (first used with reference to film production): abbreviation of independent .